Your first Massage Therapy Session...
What to Expect
Knowing what to expect at your first Massage Therapy session will ease any anxiety you may have.
Before your sessions begins, I will ask you to complete a Medical Evaluation Form. The purpose of this confidential form is to maximize the safety and effectiveness of your massage, not to pry into your background.
After our consultation, I will ask you what your goals are for your massage therapy session. Are you experiencing stress and want to feel relaxed…Do you have knots or tightening in your neck, shoulders…Having back pain? Are you a runner with sore calves and/or thighs? Depending on your needs and requests, I will perform a customized full body massage for relaxation and stress reduction and/or focus on specific parts of your body that you have requested.
Leading you into the massage therapy room you will find it to be peaceful. There will be a padded massage table with clean sheets and a blanket if you need. The lighting will be soft. I will have relaxation music softly playing in the background and a lit candle to give the room a light scent.
I instruct you to undress to your level of comfort and then lie under the sheet face up. I will leave the room to give you privacy to undress and knock on the door to re- enter when you are comfortable and ready to begin your session.
The top sheet appropriately drapes you at all times. Only the part of the body I am working on is exposed.
While in the supine position (face up), your scalp, face, neck, shoulders, hands, arms, legs and feet will receive massage therapy.
I use a light oil or gel to allow your muscles to be massaged without causing excessive friction to the skin. Communication is very important during a massage therapy session; so at any time you feel the pressure is too deep or even too light, please express that to me. I do however, check with a client several times throughout their session to make sure they are comfortable.
After 30 minutes, I will have you turn on to your stomach (prone position). I hold the sheet in such a way that you are never exposed. A bolster is placed under your ankles to take the pressure off your lower back. Once you are comfortable, the last 30 minutes focuses on your back, legs, shoulders, and neck. Of course if there were specific areas needing extra attention, that would also be my focus.
A typical Massage Therapy session lasts for 60 minutes. I will gently let you know that your session is over and leave the room for you to redress. Some people experience light-headedness after a massage therapy session, so always take your time getting up.
Since toxins are released from your soft tissues during a massage, it is recommended you drink plenty of water following your massage.
If you should have any questions regarding your first (or any) massage therapy session, please feel free to contact me.
** Included in each massage session are Hot Towels for your feet and back to comfort you and provide continued relief from stress.
You may decide you want to add one or more of the following 'add ons' to your massage therapy session enhancing your treatment:
a cold stone face massage ( Read more HERE) aromatherapy, a Foot Exfoliation Massage , Soy Lotion Warm Back Massage or even Hot Stones for your Back ( See Fee Schedule HERE) **
Before your sessions begins, I will ask you to complete a Medical Evaluation Form. The purpose of this confidential form is to maximize the safety and effectiveness of your massage, not to pry into your background.
After our consultation, I will ask you what your goals are for your massage therapy session. Are you experiencing stress and want to feel relaxed…Do you have knots or tightening in your neck, shoulders…Having back pain? Are you a runner with sore calves and/or thighs? Depending on your needs and requests, I will perform a customized full body massage for relaxation and stress reduction and/or focus on specific parts of your body that you have requested.
Leading you into the massage therapy room you will find it to be peaceful. There will be a padded massage table with clean sheets and a blanket if you need. The lighting will be soft. I will have relaxation music softly playing in the background and a lit candle to give the room a light scent.
I instruct you to undress to your level of comfort and then lie under the sheet face up. I will leave the room to give you privacy to undress and knock on the door to re- enter when you are comfortable and ready to begin your session.
The top sheet appropriately drapes you at all times. Only the part of the body I am working on is exposed.
While in the supine position (face up), your scalp, face, neck, shoulders, hands, arms, legs and feet will receive massage therapy.
I use a light oil or gel to allow your muscles to be massaged without causing excessive friction to the skin. Communication is very important during a massage therapy session; so at any time you feel the pressure is too deep or even too light, please express that to me. I do however, check with a client several times throughout their session to make sure they are comfortable.
After 30 minutes, I will have you turn on to your stomach (prone position). I hold the sheet in such a way that you are never exposed. A bolster is placed under your ankles to take the pressure off your lower back. Once you are comfortable, the last 30 minutes focuses on your back, legs, shoulders, and neck. Of course if there were specific areas needing extra attention, that would also be my focus.
A typical Massage Therapy session lasts for 60 minutes. I will gently let you know that your session is over and leave the room for you to redress. Some people experience light-headedness after a massage therapy session, so always take your time getting up.
Since toxins are released from your soft tissues during a massage, it is recommended you drink plenty of water following your massage.
If you should have any questions regarding your first (or any) massage therapy session, please feel free to contact me.
** Included in each massage session are Hot Towels for your feet and back to comfort you and provide continued relief from stress.
You may decide you want to add one or more of the following 'add ons' to your massage therapy session enhancing your treatment:
a cold stone face massage ( Read more HERE) aromatherapy, a Foot Exfoliation Massage , Soy Lotion Warm Back Massage or even Hot Stones for your Back ( See Fee Schedule HERE) **
Massage Therapy Tips:
1. Be receptive and open to your Massage Therapy Session
2. Do not eat a large meal before your session
3. Be very open and communicative to your Massage Therapist
4. Try to arrive at least 10 minutes early to your session, so you are not in a rushed state.
5. Do not be afraid to ask questions
6. Drink plenty of water AFTER your Massage Therapy session
7. Communicate to your Massage Therapist if you are allergic to any lotions or oils
8. Be sure to remove all jewelry
9. So you are not disturbed during your Massage Therapy session, turn off your cell phone
1. Be receptive and open to your Massage Therapy Session
2. Do not eat a large meal before your session
3. Be very open and communicative to your Massage Therapist
4. Try to arrive at least 10 minutes early to your session, so you are not in a rushed state.
5. Do not be afraid to ask questions
6. Drink plenty of water AFTER your Massage Therapy session
7. Communicate to your Massage Therapist if you are allergic to any lotions or oils
8. Be sure to remove all jewelry
9. So you are not disturbed during your Massage Therapy session, turn off your cell phone
I am a professionally trained Massage Therapist who meets all state and local requirements.
To protect both my client and myself, no inappropriate behavior will be tolerated.
Massage Therapy & Wellness Center
Andrea Carangelo, LMT
24 Brunswick Woods Drive
Brunswick Woods Office Park
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
732 -740-3986
andrea@massagebodybenefits.com
Andrea Carangelo, LMT
24 Brunswick Woods Drive
Brunswick Woods Office Park
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
732 -740-3986
andrea@massagebodybenefits.com
